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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penny Lane Decks, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick was great to work with, and was forthcoming with the information that I had asked about. Other contractors didn't want to even look at project, whereas Nick was willing to bid, and do the project. He followed up with text and kept in contact as he needed to. We would use him again for other projects."
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+23

Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an absolutely amazing job building my deck. I love it! They do great work. I’ll have them do more work for me. I definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!"
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Lee Illinois
Lee Illinois

+25

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
LJ Flooring, Inc.
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Similar to other reviews Luis went above and beyond to refinish my original hardwood floors. We bought our new house and were searching for someone to do the job. After sending a couple emails, and calling for basic quotes, we went on Angi and immediately after searching for professionals Luis called. He had seen we were searching and told me he would come over the same day to check the floors and give us a quote and that was it. He set up a time to choose our stain, and even grabbed some extra so we could match our Butcher Block counters to our hardwoods. Not only did he start on our floors earlier than expected, he did an amazing job with what looked like an absolute mess before he started. We’re crazy about our floors, and even noticed that before he was finished they had added an extra touch by cleaning our air vents while the grates were off. A true professional and a good person, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!!"
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT

+32

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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DL Custom Design
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be more thrilled with the work MM Cabinets did in my home. From the initial consultation to the final installation, Mirsad demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for quality craftsmanship. He listened carefully to my ideas and offered expert suggestions that brought my vision to life even better than I imagined. The custom cabinets they built are not only beautiful but also incredibly functional, maximizing every inch of space with a seamless design. The materials are top-notch, and the finish is flawless. Installation was smooth, on time, and spotless—truly a stress-free experience. If you're looking for a cabinet company that combines artistry with practicality, look no further than MM Cabinets. I highly recommend them to anyone who values quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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